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151. Air pollution identified as Europe's leading cause of mortality

Air pollution is Europe's most significant environmental cause of mortality, according to a new study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health....

152. The obstacles to being vegan in Cyprus

Have you ever thought about going vegan? The decision to adopt a vegan lifestyle goes beyond mere dietary choices....

153. Cyprus receives funding for Nicosia motorway

The European Commission has announced a significant investment of €6.2 billion to co-finance 107 infrastructure projects aimed at promoting sustainable, safe, and efficient transport throughout the EU....

154. Cyprus Airways Upgrades Fleet to A220, Unveiling Joint Conference with Airbus at Paris Air Show 2023

155. Government procures 32 electric vehicles to reduce emissions

The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has announced that, for the purpose of promoting clean road transport vehicles and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants in the atmosphere, it has received and delivered 32 electric vehicles to Departments and Services of the Public Sector to meet their needs....

156. Coffee Island and Coffe-Eco turn coffee waste into gold

Coffee Island and Coffe-Eco are creating the first industrial unit in Southern Europe to process and reuse espresso coffee residue for creating new products in Patra....

157. Regulatory change delays electric air taxi market entry

The era of electric air taxis is near, but a regulatory change has created an obstacle for manufacturers. ...

158. Cyprus's slow ride on the electric car bandwagon

We are slowly rushing towards zero-emission transportation. The data from new vehicle registrations indicate that while the numbers are increasing, the percentage of electric cars on Cypriot roads remains limited....

159. IMF says Cyprus untouched by war fallout

The economy of Cyprus is expected to slow to around 2.5% in 2023, reflecting an erosion in household incomes, tighter financial conditions, and delayed impacts from sanctions against Russia, International Monetary Fund forecasts, after the conclusion of the Article IV consultation with Cyprus...

160. Overcoming obstacles in Cyprus' green transition

Undoubtedly, the fact that it no longer requires a building permit as a prerequisite for installing a photovoltaic system on residential roofs could be characterized as a positive development in our long-standing effort to turn towards green development....

161. California: Electricity bills based on your paycheck

Most of the time, what you pay for electricity or water or gas depends on how much you use. Leave the air conditioner and the lights on all night, and your electricity bill will spike. Take long, relaxing bubble baths every day, and your water bill will climb....

162. Energizing surprise: Abundance of energy sends prices plummeting in Finland

Finland was dealing with an unusual problem on Wednesday: clean electricity that was so abundant it sent energy prices into the negative....

163. Christodoulides: Shift allowances and overtime compensation from 2024

President Nikos Christodoulides addressed the 60th Congress of PASYDY, the Civil Servants' Trade Union, where he discussed significant developments regarding the restoration of shift allowances and overtime compensation for civil servants....

164. Gigantic heap of unused clothing seen from space

A giant dump of unused fast fashion clothing in Chile's Atacama Desert is now clearly visible to satellites....

165. Limassol hosts desalination conference

'Desalination for the Environment, Clean Water and Energy conference and exhibition' begins Tuesday in Limassol with the participation of more than 300 delegates from around the world and 30 exhibitors...

166. Spain harnesses renewable energy to fuel the entire country's needs for 9 hours straight

Spain is among a handful of countries leading the world in the push toward renewable energy. And last week it reached a new milestone....

167. Expanding Profitability and Strengthening Capital Position

Group Financial Results for the year ended December 31, 2022...

168. Lack of aircraft preventing global air travel recovery

The air travel industry has recently been facing delays in aircraft deliveries, a problem that is not allowing it to fully recover from the pandemic....

169. The real estate industry's crucial turning point

The European Parliament recently approved a new bill that aims to tackle climate change by reducing carbon emissions. This new legislation has significant implications for the property markets in Cyprus and Greece, where there is a large stock of buildings over 30 years old and requiring energy upgrades....

170. Pre-book your security check at Schiphol airport and avoid long queues

Schiphol Airport has announced that passengers can now go through the security check at a time of their choice by simply reserving a time slot before departure....

171. Cypriots buy more food than needed

A recent report has found that Cypriots have a tendency to purchase more food than they actually need, leading to unnecessary waste and higher expenses...

172. Private jet flights in Europe reach record high in 2022

A recent report from Greenspace on carbon dioxide emissions from private aviation in Europe has shown that private jet flights reached an all-time high in 2022, and emissions more than doubled compared to 2021....

173. Many Cypriots are climate-aware and ready to fight

According to the European Investment Bank's (EIB) annual Climate Survey, 83% of Cypriots under 30 consider the environmental impact of their future job to be a significant factor in their career choice, while 25% consider it a top priority....

174. MEP's pass bill banning home sales or rentals without energy upgrade

All properties available for sale or rent must incur compulsory energy upgrade costs, costing tens of thousands of euros, from 2030 onward, based on what is stated in the relevant European Union directive....

175. EU Parliament votes to reduce member states’ emissions by 40%

Today, the European Parliament adopted the revision of the Effort Sharing Regulation with 486 votes in favor, 132 against, and 10 abstentions. ...

176. Criticism grows as Europe pushes to restrict cars in cities

In an effort to ease traffic congestion and curb greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change, municipalities from Barcelona to Brussels have embarked on what has been called a “transportation revolution.”...

177. Is an EU-wide digital driver's license a good idea?

The European Commission has presented proposals that aim at updating driving license rules in an effort to improve the enforcement of traffic rules and also tackle the driver shortage issue....

178. Airlines and IATA to take legal action for flight reductions at Schiphol

The government of the Netherlands may be facing legal action related to their recent decision to reduce the number of annual flights at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport to 460,000 from November 2023, which is eight percent lower than the current flight cap....

179. Protesters want an end to EastMed pipeline project

Environmental activists gathered outside the EU Commission in Brussels on Wednesday warning that in addition to financial and geopolitical arguments against the construction of an EastMed natural gas pipeline, sabotage similar to NordStream last year was also a possible risk...

180. The issues affecting young people in rural areas

The public debate with young people living in rural areas is quite constructive because dialogue brings to light several issues that local authorities may be unaware of....